Business Development Manager Jobs In Abu Dhabi UAE Agoda - Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations flights and more. We build and deploy cuttingedge technology that connects travelers with more than 2.5 million accommodations globally. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings our 6000 employees representing 90 nationalities foster a work environment rich in diversity creativity and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Responsibilities:

• Identify pitch and build new supplier relationships for Agoda focusing on the bed bank and wholesale markets
• Introduce and explain the strategic benefits of the new department
• Grow bookings revenues and gross profit in assigned portfolio
• Suggest business solutions based on data to maximize Agodas accommodation availability content competitiveness and business growth for hotel partners
• Evaluate existing partnerships and determine actions to optimize performance
• Identify prioritize negotiate contract and onboard nonparticipatory hotels ensuring favorable terms and conditions

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in any relevant field
• Three years experience in hotel or travel industry especially OTA channels preferred but not necessary
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to influence external / internal stakeholders
• Driven and Gogetter attitude in acquiring mentoring & building longterm customer relationships
• Ability to creatively think on the fly when negotiating with hotel partners
• A team player with a professional get it done attitude and work ethic
• Strong prioritization and planning skills; must be comfortable making tradeoffs vs. trying to get it all done
• Strong strategic and data analysis skills